# Kent State University at Kent: Computer Systems Analysis (bachelor's)

Kent, OH. IPEDS 203517, CIP 11.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent/majors/computer-systems-analysis

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,790
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,317 (U.S. median for this major: $80,866 across 12 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $23,866)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,549

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,317 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,280 | $65,551 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,718 | $67,430 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,296 | $74,200 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $23,685 | $101,609 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $26,278 | $112,733 | 2.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer Systems Analysis at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Kent | $79,317 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |

## Careers
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $101,040 Akron, OH, $102,320 OH, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (SOC 15-1253): median wage $98,600 Akron, OH, $98,000 OH, $104,300 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.7% by 2035
- Computer Network Architects (SOC 15-1241): median wage $125,100 Akron, OH, $131,070 OH, $134,050 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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